Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended. Bike went down hard. Apparently, it is very possible to drag a pannier with enough lean. Probably was doing 25mph or so. As soon as the aluminum pannier touched I lost traction and low sided. Bike went off the side of the road and rolled down about 200 feet to the bottom of a ravine. I stayed on the pavement and the gear did its job; not a scratch or bruise.

It has full coverage, and is sitting outside a dealership now. I'll know more tomorrow.

I'm in a shitty motel by the dealership tonight. And I'll decide what to do from here tomorrow. I guess there is a greyhound line from here to columbus for under $50.

Look for me in the highlight reel of us129photos.com; he got it all on camera.

Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended. Bike went down hard. Apparently, it is very possible to drag a pannier with enough lean. Probably was doing 25mph or so. As soon as the aluminum pannier touched I lost traction and low sided. Bike went off the side of the road and rolled down about 200 feet to the bottom of a ravine. I stayed on the pavement and the gear did its job; not a scratch or bruise.

It has full coverage, and is sitting outside a dealership now. I'll know more tomorrow.

I'm in a shitty motel by the dealership tonight. And I'll decide what to do from here tomorrow. I guess there is a greyhound line from here to columbus for under $50.

Look for me in the highlight reel of us129photos.com; he got it all on camera.

Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended. Bike went down hard. Apparently, it is very possible to drag a pannier with enough lean. Probably was doing 25mph or so. As soon as the aluminum pannier touched I lost traction and low sided. Bike went off the side of the road and rolled down about 200 feet to the bottom of a ravine. I stayed on the pavement and the gear did its job; not a scratch or bruise.

It has full coverage, and is sitting outside a dealership now. I'll know more tomorrow.

I'm in a shitty motel by the dealership tonight. And I'll decide what to do from here tomorrow. I guess there is a greyhound line from here to columbus for under $50.

Look for me in the highlight reel of us129photos.com; he got it all on camera.

Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended. Bike went down hard. Apparently, it is very possible to drag a pannier with enough lean. Probably was doing 25mph or so. As soon as the aluminum pannier touched I lost traction and low sided. Bike went off the side of the road and rolled down about 200 feet to the bottom of a ravine. I stayed on the pavement and the gear did its job; not a scratch or bruise.

It has full coverage, and is sitting outside a dealership now. I'll know more tomorrow.

I'm in a shitty motel by the dealership tonight. And I'll decide what to do from here tomorrow. I guess there is a greyhound line from here to columbus for under $50.

Look for me in the highlight reel of us129photos.com; he got it all on camera.

Free range chickens,they get you everytime. Glad you came out without injuries Mike. If it's any interest to you,there's a dual sport rental not far from deals gap so your trip wont have to end already. Just a thought.

Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended. Bike went down hard. Apparently, it is very possible to drag a pannier with enough lean. Probably was doing 25mph or so. As soon as the aluminum pannier touched I lost traction and low sided. Bike went off the side of the road and rolled down about 200 feet to the bottom of a ravine. I stayed on the pavement and the gear did its job; not a scratch or bruise.

It has full coverage, and is sitting outside a dealership now. I'll know more tomorrow.

I'm in a shitty motel by the dealership tonight. And I'll decide what to do from here tomorrow. I guess there is a greyhound line from here to columbus for under $50.

Look for me in the highlight reel of us129photos.com; he got it all on camera.

Holy crap man, glad you are ok. You have my number, give me a call if you need help getting yourself or the bike back to the buckeye state, I have several friends who are in Knoxville who can lend a hand if needed too.

Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended. Bike went down hard. Apparently, it is very possible to drag a pannier with enough lean. Probably was doing 25mph or so. As soon as the aluminum pannier touched I lost traction and low sided. Bike went off the side of the road and rolled down about 200 feet to the bottom of a ravine. I stayed on the pavement and the gear did its job; not a scratch or bruise.

It has full coverage, and is sitting outside a dealership now. I'll know more tomorrow.

I'm in a shitty motel by the dealership tonight. And I'll decide what to do from here tomorrow. I guess there is a greyhound line from here to columbus for under $50.

Look for me in the highlight reel of us129photos.com; he got it all on camera.

just had to show off for the camera huh?

glad you came out of it ok...hope the insurance company does right by you.

did you remember to leave something on the Tree of Shame?

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